string along
Example Sentences
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Deceiving ourselves that way is foolish; using that lie to string along our loved ones is pitiless.
From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2023
While these changes will improve access for an additional segment of adolescents, many will unfortunately continue to string along on wait lists.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 3, 2021
After a 10-race card on Wednesday, it was refreshing to see such a big cutback in order to string along a series of 40 races a week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2019
"Typically in the form of payments designed to string along victims so as to prevent Mr. Avenatti's financial house of cards from collapsing."
From Fox News ● Apr. 11, 2019
Frankie had wilted away into the night, so I thought I'd string along with Doreen.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
